Statler Family Obituaries
VanDoren, Charles Vernon
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Charles V. Van Doren, 90, of Perryville died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Perryville.
He was born March 1, 1923, in Cape Girardeau, to Martin and Alma Clippard Van Doren. He and Leona Johnson were married March 9, 1943, and they enjoyed 50 years of marriage until her passing July 8, 1993. He and wife Dorothy were married Oct. 8, 1994.
Charlie grew up in Perryville, graduating from St. Vincent's High School in 1940.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942 and served in the 15th Air Force as a nose gunner on a B-24 bomber, stationed in Italy during World War II. He proudly attended many reunions over the years.
He is survived by his wife; three children, Tim (Marilyn) Van Doren of Pevely, Mo., Linda (Joe) Basler of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., and Polly (Richard) Orr of Buffalo, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, Martin (Denise) Van Doren of Jasper, Ind., Jay (Darcie) Van Doren of Geneseo, Ill., Richard (Stacey) Zoellner of Fishers, Ind., Laurie (Eric) Perkins of Macomb, Ill., Kristine (John) Hettenhausen of O'Fallon, Ill., Matthew Lottes of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., Gregory (Krystol) Lottes of Ballwin, Mo., and Kathryn Orr of Springfield, Mo.; and 12 great-grandchildren who brought him special joy. He also is survived by a close friend to Charlie and Dorothy, Alice Boxdorfer; and two sisters, Virginia Prost of Ste. Genevieve and Marge Mills of Perryville; and a sister-in-law, Leona Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Jane (Lee) Lottes of Ste. Genevieve who died April 13, 2009; a sister, Ruth Hart who died in 2012; and an older brother, Joseph Van Doren, who died in childhood; and five brothers-in-law, Herbert Johnson, Ralph Johnson, Roy Prost, Robert Mills and Rod Hart.
Charlie was a 1949 graduate of the University of Missouri at Columbia. He was a manufacturer's representative with the shoe industry for nearly 50 years, and developed long friendships with many of his customers.
An avid sports fan, he enjoyed playing baseball well into adulthood and was instrumental in the formation of the Perryville Stars baseball team. He managed teens baseball and in later years was inducted into the Southeast Missouri Baseball Hall of Fame.
His wit, resilience and love of family defined him. Charlie's tremendous legacy always will be treasured by those who loved him, and their memories will ensure that he will be celebrated by future generations.
Visitation will be from noon until time of service Saturday in the Gathering Space at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. The rosary will be recited at 1 p.m.
The funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Stephen Gallegos officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery with graveside military honors courtesy of American Legion Post 133 and Delta Team.
Miller Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, friends and family who wish to honor him may contribute to St. Vincent Centennial Endowment Fund.
Printed in the Friday, May 10, 2013 edition of the Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Cape Girardeau, MO.
A funeral will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013 for 90-year-old Charles V. Van Doren who died May 8, 2013 in Perryville.
He was born March 1, 1923 in Cape Girardeau, the son of Martin Van Doren and Alma (Clippard) Van Doren who both preceded him in death.
He married Dorothy on October 8, 1994.
He married Leona Johnson on March 9, 1943. She preceded him in death on July 8, 1993.
He is survived by a son: Tim (Marilyn) Van Doren of Pevely; two daughters: Linda (Joe) Basler of Ste. Genevieve and Polly (Richard) Orr of Buffalo, New York; eight grandchildren: Martin (Denise) Van Doren of Jasper, Indiana; Jay (Darcie) Van Doren of Geneseo, Illinois, Richard (Stacey) Zoellner of Fishers, Indiana; Laurie (Eric) Perkins of Macomb, Illinois; Kristine (John) Hettenhausen of O’Fallon, Illinois; Matthew Lottes of Ste. Genevieve; Gregory (Krystol) Lottes of Ballwin and Kathryn Orr of Springfield;12 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Virginia Prost of Ste. Genevieve and Marge Mills of Perryville; a sister- in-law: Leona Johnson and a close friend: Alice Boxdorfer.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Jane (Lee) Lottes on April 13, 2009; a sister: Ruth Hart in 2012; an older brother: Joseph Van Doren in childhood; and five brothers-in-law: Herbert Johnson, Ralph Johnson, Roy Prost, Robert Mills and Rod Hart.
Charlie grew up in Perryville, graduating from St. Vincent High School in 1940.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942 and served in the 15th Air Force as a nose gunner on a B-24 bomber stationed in Italy during World War II. He proudly attended many reunions over the years.
Charlie was a 1949 graduate of the University of Missouri at Columbia. He was a manufacturer’s representative for the shoe industry for nearly fifty years and he developed long friendships with many of his customers.
An avid sports fan, he enjoyed playing baseball well into adulthood and was instrumental in the formation of the Perryville Stars baseball team. He managed youth baseball and in later years, he was inducted into the Southeast Missouri Baseball Hall of fame.
His wit, resilience and love of family defined him. Charlie’s tremendous legacy will always be treasured by those who loved him, and their memories will ensure that he will be celebrated by future generations.
Visitation will be noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 in the Gathering Space of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. The Rosary will be recited at 1 p.m.
A funeral mass for 90-year-old Charles V. Van Doren will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Stephen Gallegos CM will officiate. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery with graveside military honors courtesy of the American Legion Post No. 133 and the Delta Team.
Friends and family who wish to honor him may contribute to the St. Vincent Centennial Endowment Fund.
The Miller Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Printed in the Sun-Times Newspaper, Perryville, MO
©2013 by David Statler of StatlerWeb